L I B E R T Y K I N G S

The past few days went well. Maayos naman ang pamamalagi ko sa mansion ng mga Valez. It was my fourth day here at ang napansin ko sa aking pamamalagi ay laging tahimik ang mansion. Kahit ang kanilang mga katulong ay tahimik kung gumawa ng mga gawaing bahay. Tuwing umaga lamang masigla ang mansion dahil doon lang naman ang oras na nagsasabay ang mag-ama sa hapag.

Madalang lamang silang magsabay kumain sa gabi dahil kung hindi si Oliver ang overtime sa trabaho, si Olivia naman. Mag-ama nga ang dalawang iyon. Ni hindi man lang kami makagala ni Oly dahil busy siya sa work, but she promised that may night out daw kami sa Friday night and Saturday night.

Nakakahiya na nga rin minsan 'pag ako lang ang naiiwan dito sa bahay. Kasi pinaglulutuan pa nila ako ng pagkain samantalang hindi naman nila ako amo. Kaya I decided na ako ang magluluto ngayon for dinner since ako lang naman ang kakain. Yes, ako lang ang kakain. Parehas kasi gagabihin ang mag-ama ngayong araw. According to my best friend, Oly, marami raw siyang tatapusin ngayon para wala na siyang gagawin sa Friday habang ang ama raw niya ay may susunduing panauhin.

Since ako nga lang ang kakain, ako na lang din ang magluluto ng aking kakainin. I will try my recipes din for my restaurant kaya parang hitting two birds in one stone. Na-practice ko na ang ilalagay kong recipe sa restaurant, nakakain pa ako. I'm going to try my Adobo with a twist pero bago tayo magluto, mag-go-grocery muna tayo.

I wore my white, one strappy crop top and ripped jeans. I paired it with white Prada stilettos. I put light make-up and orange brown lipstick and of course, I won't forget to put on my Chanel Paris metal gold belt. I looked at myself in the mirror, simple and classy. I love it! Of course, I would never forget my Prada shoulder bag. I fished out my cell phone dahil nag-vibrate ito, someone just texted me and that someone was my mom. Agad namang nangunot ang noo ko dahil sa nabasang text message ng magaling kong ina.

Hey, daughter! Have you seen your father? Did you ask him about your inheritance?

Just wow, hindi man lang niya ako tinanong kung safe ba akong nakarating sa Philippines four days ago. Kung may natuluyan ba ako? Or kung maayos ba ang stay ko rito si Philippines, but no, mas inintindi niya pa talaga ang perang mamanahin ko kay Dad. Naiinis ako pero dahil mahal ko ang aking ina ay nag-reply pa rin ako, after all, siya pa rin ang nagluwal sa'kin sa mundong ito.

No, Mom, by the way, I arrived safely in case you want to know.

Hindi ko pa rin maiwasang iparamdam ang aking sarcasm sa pamamagitan ng text message ang aking pagkainis. God, pera na lang ba talaga ang nasa utak niya? Mayaman naman kami! Sa mayamang pamilya nanggaling ang parents ko. They both came from rich families that has a well-known business.

My parents' family are into shipping company kaya na-arrange marriage ang dalawa, gusto nina Grandma and Grandpa na mag-merge ang company ng both families, kaso hindi rin nagtagal ang relation ng both families dahil sumakabilang-bahay si Dad.

I'm angry at my dad because he's bullshit and full of crap! Ang idinahilan niya kung bakit siya nanloko ay dahil hindi na muli p'wedeng magbuntis si Mom. See, ang bullshit, 'di ba? He needs a heir and he wants it as a son. Technically, he doesn't want me to have his company dahil lang sa babae ako kaya siya nangaliwa.

Habang si Mom naman ay walang ginawang paraan para pigilan man lang si Dad. I know it's my dad's choice to cheat, but we're family! Wala man lang nag-sacrifice sa dalawa para mabuo ang aming pamilya. My mom doesn't care as long as she will receive money from Dad.

I know my life kinda suck, but I'm not someone who backs down, and I don't let myself get beaten up. So nagtayo ako ng business, I want my dad to see na kaya kong magtayo ng sariling business, and I can make it successful without his help, without his wealth, simply without him. I am Liberty Kings, and queens don't do drama. We do business.

When I arrived at the supermarket near us, agad akong pinagtinginan ng mga tao na nandoon. What? Ngayon lang kayo nakakita ng maganda? Ngayon lang yata sila nakakita ng gandang mayroon ako. Well, I cannot blame them because this beauty is only owned by me. Saka hindi ko naman kasalanan na ganito ang suot ko papunta sa supermarket. I'm not overdressed, they're just underdressed. Sino ba kasing nagsabing 'pag pupunta ka ng supermarket ay parang nakapambahay lamang dapat? No one made a rule that you cannot dress gorgeously at the market.

I was pushing my cart when I bumped into someone. She was wearing skinny jeans and a square neck crop top paired with wedge shoes. At least, someone thinks like me in terms of clothing themselves. She has an aristocrat face and elegant, green eyes. And she was Prima Donovan, one of my girls.

Well, tatlo kaming magkakaibigan no'ng highschool, but mas best friend ko lang talaga si Oly since we're friends since childhood. "Hey, Prim! Nice to see you, bitch," nakangiti kong bati sa kanya.

"It's not nice seeing you," sabi pa nito habang umiirap.

Napakamaldita talaga nitong isang 'to, kung si Oly ay spoiled brat, Prim, on the other hand, is a bitch, me? Of course, I'm the queen. "Don't be such a bitch, I know you missed me," nakangisi kong sabi rito.

"You wish, hindi ka man lang sa'kin nagsabi na uuwi ka na pala," nakasimangot na sabi nito sa akin at nag-cross arms pa.

"Are you sulking dahil hindi kita na-inform? Duh! Sino bang nag-deactivate ng social medias accounts niya for one month at nagpalit ng number?" nakataas ang kilay kong sabi rito.

Mukha naman siyang natauhan sa sinabi ko at ngumiti sa akin, na para bang walang nangyaring katangahan. Lumapit ito sa akin at kumapit sa braso ko sabay sabing, "I miss you, Libs! Hang out naman tayo."

"Are you available on Friday night and Saturday night? "

"Yes—errrr, no?" naguguluhang sagot nito sa akin. Inirapan ko siya at tinanggal ang pagkakakapit niya sa akin.

"Ano ba talaga, ha?" taas kilay kong sabi habang nakasimangot.

"Oly invited me to hang out with her, but you can tag along," nakangiti nitong sabi sa akin.

"Oh! That was our plan, niyaya ka pala ni Oly."

"Great!"

After chatting for some minutes, we parted ways and she gave me her new cell phone number. It was already seven nang makauwi ako from supermarket. Ang sabi ng mga maid ay nakauwi na raw si Olivia at natutulog na sa kwarto nito. Siguro, pagod talaga siya sa dinami ng tinapos na trabaho.

I'm going to cook my own version of Adobong chicken. This Adobo doesn't have sabaw, instead iga ang sabaw nito sa chicken, samantalang ang kanin naman ay may lasa. Doon ko kasi ilalagay ang sabaw tapos ay igigisa with garlic.

Sakto nang matapos ko ang aking niluluto ay nakarinig ako ng tunog ng sasakyan sa labas. I think dumating na si Oliver from his lakad. Nakaharap ako sa sink dahil nililinis ko ang ginawa kong kalat. I want the kitchen to be always clean before and after cooking. Mas masarap kasing magluto 'pag malinis ang kusina at masarap ding kumain 'pag ganoon kaya I always make sure na malinis ang kusinang aking paglulutuan at kakainan.

I was surprised when I felt a presence at my back. I immediately turned around and Oliver's dangerous, gorgeous face greeted me. "What are you doing, Liberty?" I was startled by his presence and cold, husky voice. I don't know what's with him, but he can make me feel different things by just doing simple things.

"I just finished cooking dinner," alinlangan kong sagot sa kaniya.

"We have maids to do that," seryosong sabi nito at nakakunot pa ang noo.

"Nakakahiya kasi, saka I'm practicing my recipe," sabi ko rito. "Do you want to eat with me?" nahihiya kong yaya sa kaniya. I have faith in my cooking. I know na masasarapan siya sa aking luto at alam naman natin ang sikat na kasabihan na, 'the way through a man's heart is his stomach.'

"Sure, it's my pleasure," nakangising sabi nito. Hindi ko alam pero kinakabahan ako, para bang natatakot ako kung anong masasabi ni Oliver sa aking luto. I'm confident but not in front of Oliver. I really don't know how can Oliver affect me so much.

Naglabas ng wine si Oliver, nilagyan niya ako nito sa aking wineglass. Tahimik lamang kaming kumakain, halos hindi na naman ako makapag-focus sa aking kinakain. Hinihintay ko kasi ang sasabihin niya sa luto ko, kaso nakakailang subo na ito pero naka-focus lamang ito sa kanyang kinakain.

Tumikhim ako para makuha ang atensyon niya. Uminom muna siya ng wine bago tumingin sa akin. I was fascinated by how sexy his Adam's apple moved, it was just a simple up and down, but heck, it was so sexy! It made me drool over him.

Huminga ako nang malalim bago magsalita. Kailangan ko kasi munang hilahin ang katinuan ko bago magsalita. "How does it taste?" alinlangan kong tanong sa kaniya.

Hindi ko alam kung gusto ko bang marinig ang sagot niya. I want to hear him say it's delicious, but I'm afraid if he will say that it's not. Jeez! Liberty, nag-aral ka ng two years in culinary and ikaw rin ang nagluluto sa sarili mo lagi simula noog mag-high school ka!

"It's savory and delicious, Liberty, no wonder why you have a restaurant." I was relieved when I heard that. Hindi lang iyan ang masarap, Oliver, pati ang nagluto. I wanted to say that, but no! Masyadong weird 'yon 'pag ginawa, nakakahiya na masyado.

After eating, ako na rin ang nagligpit at naghugas ng mga pinagkainan. He was just looking at me while I move around his kitchen. Nakasandal ito sa gilid ng counter at naka-cross arms habang nakasunod sa bawat galaw ko ang mga mata niya. Of course, hindi ako okay! Iba kasi talaga ang effect niya sa akin, kakaiba at masyadong malakas.

Dahil nga distracted ako ay talagang nagulat ako nang magsalita siya. "You really know how to move in the kitchen." Hawak ko pa naman ang isang maliit na platito kaya nang magulat ako ay naibagsak ko ito sa sink at nabasag.

Nasugatan ako dahil sa nabasag na platito. Nagulat na naman ako nang hawakan niya ang kamay ko at pinihit ako paharap sa kaniya. His touch sent a tingling sensation to my whole body. His hands were hot and it felt good in my skin. He pinched my wounded finger para dumugo ito nang kaunti.

I winced a little, hindi naman ako ganoon nasaktan, but the movement made me. Akala niya siguro ay nasaktan ako kaya tiningnan niya ako nang may pag-aalala. "I'm okay, maliit na sugat lang naman 'yan," nakangiti kong sabi. Sinubukan kong bawiin ang aking kamay pero hindi niya ako hinayaan. Nagulat ako nang ilapit niya sa kaniyang mukha ang aking daliri at dahan-dahan niyang ipinasok sa kaniyang bibig.

The shock was written all over my face but he couldn't care less. He stared at me with his dark, brooding eyes while sucking my finger. I can't stop the lustful thoughts from invading my mind. God! Oliver is like my ticket to a lustful world. Whenever I'm with him, I always enter that forbidden world.

He stopped sucking my finger but he was still staring at me. I was about to say something but he interrupted me. "I want more." He cupped my face and his face lowered to mine.

When his lips met mine, it was like all the fire inside me exploded with different sensations. When he moved his lips against mine, it was like a beautiful and sensual dance that only the two of us can do. The rhythm was very sensational and lustful at the same time. My eyes rolled back when his tongue met mine. It was like a lash of hot sensation that made me moan.

He grunted when our lips parted because of lack of air. My lips are still parted, I can still feel his lips to mine, like it was still there, doing sinful things. "What a delicacy," nakangising sabi nito.

I was panting from the kiss. I can't still get over it. Masyado pa kong lango sa halik niya para sumagot sa sinabi niya. "Your lips tastes better."

Eyes still pure of desires, our lips met again.

~TBC~
Ayon nga po nagtukaan na ang dalawa HAHAHA natutulog lang si Olivia sa taas noh! Pag kayo na huli yari na!

Sorry for typos and wrong grammar I didn't proofread it.

Keep safe everyone :>

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